Temple of Apollo: An Iconic Ancient Site You Must Visit
The Temple of Apollo, one of the most protected temples of antiquity that has survived to the present day, was uncovered by scientific excavations carried out in the 1900s. Information about the Temple of Apollo is understood from the inscriptions found around the temple. The temple, which gained great fame in the 6th century BC, started to lose its importance before 250 AD. It completely lost its importance with the order of Theodosios in 385 AD.
In this content, you can find all the information you wonder about the Temple of Apollo.
History of the Temple of Apollo
The Temple of Apollo is the third largest temple in the world, built in the Ionic style. This temple was unearthed by excavations between 1906-1913. The Temple of Apollo, which dates back to ancient times, began to revive in 311 BC. It started to be rebuilt at the same time.
During the Seleucid period, the plans of the temple were changed and its dimensions were enlarged. The construction of the temples of Artemis, Zeus, Aphrodite and other structures continued during the Roman period.
Information about the Temple of Apollo can be found in the inscriptions found around the temple. The temple, which gained great fame in the 6th century BC, started to lose its importance before 250 AD. It completely lost its importance in 385 A.D. with the order of Theodosios.
The Story of the Temple of Apollo
The Temple of Apollo has a story that goes back to history. This story is told as follows:
'Medusa is the only mortal of three sisters called the Gorgos. Gorgos is the generic name given in Greek mythology to three sisters, Sihenno, Euryale and Medusa, who have snake hair, scary faces and turn those who look at them to stone. Euryale and Medusa, who had serpent hair and horrible faces and turned those who looked at them to stone. The word 'Gorgo' comes from the Greek word 'Gorgos'. It means 'terrible, terrifying'. For this reason, the Greeks believed that the girls and Medusa, the most well-known among them, had the ability to turn any data they looked at into stone. They engraved the head of Medusa, the snake-headed girl, on their shields, on the objects they wanted to protect, on their buildings, temples and armor.'
Where is the Temple of Apollo? How to get there?
Temple of Apollo is located in Didim district of Aydın. You can reach the Temple of Apollo, known as the ruins of a very large Greek temple dedicated to Apollo, which was once an important center of prophecy, by using the minibuses departing from Didim center and organizing trips to Yenihisar village.
Adress. Hisar Özgürlük Caddesi Özgürlük Cad, 09270 Didim/Aydın
Apollo Temple Visiting Hours and Entrance Fees
You can visit the Temple of Apollo on certain days for certain fees. The visit time information of the temple is as follows:
Opening Time: 08:30
Closing Time: 19:00
Box Office Closing Time: 18:30
Closed Days: Open every day
The entrance fees to the Temple of Apollo are as follows:
Entrance Fee: 50 TL
Since entrance fees and visit time information may vary, we recommend that you confirm the contact information in advance.
Number: 02568755206
Other Places You Can Visit While Visiting the Temple of Apollo
While you are at the Temple of Apollo, here are other places you can visit around Didim:
Altınkum Beach
Manastır Bay
Tavşan Burnu Nature Park
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